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Planning, Building and Transportation Department Recent Actions and Decisions
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To: Honorable President and
Members of the Planning Board
From: Steve Buckley
Planning Services Manager
Date: September 23, 2024
Re: Planning, Building and Transportation Department Recent Actions and Decisions
Since the last regularly scheduled Planning Board meeting, the following applications have been reviewed by staff, and public notices have been sent to solicit neighborhood input. Decisions on these applications will be made on the dates noted below. Staff will provide an update at the Planning Board meeting during Staff Communications if changes to the status of any project occur.
Decisions become final unless a member of the public files an appeal during the 10-day appeal period immediately following the decision date, or the Planning Board or City Council call for review a Zoning Administrator or Planning, Building and Transportation Department decision during this appeal period. All appeals and call for reviews will be heard at a public hearing before the Planning Board.
How to Access Project Files:
We encourage the use of Building Eye for direct access to current Planning applications, real time status, and plan drawings:
1. Click or go to: <https://alameda.buildingeye.com/planning>
2. Enter project address in search box.
3. Click on the Map Marker (i.e. dot on the map) to display the project summary sidebar.
4. To view the project file, click on the “More details” button. A new window will appear.
5. In the new window that opens, click on “Record Info” tab and then click “Project Documents” in the drop-down menu. A list of project documents will display.
If you experience any trouble accessing the files electronically, please contact Planning staff for assistance 510-747-6805 or visit the Permit Center to view the files in person.
Zoning Administrator
September 3, 2024
PLN24-0286 - Administrative Variance - 139 Mecartney Road - Applicant: Joseph Brajkovich. A public hearing to consider a Variance due to a legally-required lot line adjustment that will establish the lot as a legal building site, allow a reduction of non-conforming lot size and setbacks, increase allowable lot coverage, to allow reasonable development potential of an oddly shaped lot, pursuant to AMC 30-21.2. Zoning: R-1, Residential District. General Plan: Low Density Residential. CEQA Determination: Class 5 Categorical Exemption - minor alterations in land use limitations in areas with an average slope of less than 20%, which do not result in any changes in land use or density, including minor lot line adjustments, side yard and setback variances not resulting in the creation of any new parcels. Staff Recommendation: Approve with conditions.
Planning, Building and Transportation Department Decisions
September 5, 2024
1300 HANSEN AVENUE, PLN24-0388 (Close of Comment Period: September 16, 2024. Action Date: September 19, 2024. Deadline for Appeal/Call for Review: September 30, 2024.) Project Description: The project consists of the replacement of windows and doors around the home, the replacement of a garage door on the street side elevation with a new exterior door and window, and the removal of a chimney located at the rear of the building. General Plan: Low Density Residential. Zoning: R-1, Residential District. CEQA Determination: Design review approval for a permitted use is not subject to CEQA pursuant to McCorkle Eastside Neighborhood Group v. City of St. Helena (2018) 31 Cal.App.5th 80. Project Planner: Henry Dong, hdong@alamedaca.gov Staff Recommendation: Approve with conditions.
1834 SAN JOSE AVENUE, PLN24-0396 (Close of Comment Period: September 16, 2024. Action Date: September 19, 2024. Deadline for Appeal/Call for Review: September 30, 2024.) Project Description: The project consists of the installation of new windows and doors at the basement level, and the construction of a new second story deck located at the rear of the building. General Plan: Medium Density Residential. Zoning: R-4, Residential District. CEQA Determination: Design review approval for a permitted use is not subject to CEQA pursuant to McCorkle Eastside Neighborhood Group v. City of St. Helena (2018) 31 Cal.App.5th 80. Project Planner: Henry Dong, hdong@alamedaca.gov Staff Recommendation: Approve with conditions.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Planning Board accept this report.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED BY:
Steve Buckley
Planning Services Manager